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Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:34:33 -0600<strong>Community Service Officer (Part Time)</strong><br>
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The Northbrook, IL Police Department is seeking a candidate for the position of part-time Community Service Officer. Duties include, assisting with traffic control, parking enforcement, preparing and presenting crime prevention and community outreach programs for various age groups, infant car seat installations/training, animal control calls when animal control officer not on duty, private property crash reports and other duties as assigned. This is an approximately 20 hour per week position with prorated leave benefits. Candidates should be knowledgeable of police operations and crime prevention. Position is open until 5:00 p.m. CDT on October 10, 2017. Application is available on the Village of Northbrook website at <span style="text-decoration: underline">www.northbrook.il.us </span>Email application or cover letter and resume to: <span style="text-decoration: underline"> hr@northbrook.il.us</span> with <strong>Community Service Officer</strong> in the subject field.<br>http://www.northbrook.il.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=103&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Community-Service-Officer-12/636414176730000000Senior Plannerhttp://www.northbrook.il.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Planner-11
Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:47:25 -0600<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Senior Planner</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Northbrook, Illinois<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">The Village of Northbrook, a
vibrant suburban community of 35,000 residents, located 25 miles north of
Chicago, with a diverse mix of residential, commercial, office, and industrial
uses is currently seeking to fill a Senior Planner position in the Development and
Planning Services Department.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">The Senior Planner:</p>
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</span></span>is the primary point of service for planning
issues and meets face-to-face with applicants, serves as staff liaison and makes
staff presentations to the Plan Commission, the Architectural Control
Commission, and the Board of Trustees;</p>
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auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>performs complex work involving the application
of professional planning principles and theory to various municipal planning
and zoning issues; </p>
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auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>is expected to work more independently, complete
complex and difficult projects, and to perform higher level assignments, many
of which have high public visibility; and</p>
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auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>does not directly supervise professional staff
but may provide indirect supervision and serve in a lead capacity or serve as a
technical expert in a particular area. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>IDEAL CANDIDATE:</strong>&nbsp;Successful
candidates for consideration will demonstrate a solid foundation in planning
principles and practices, particularly in the area of current planning
(rezoning, subdivision and special use permit review) and possess a Bachelor's
degree (Master's and AICP certification is desirable) and a minimum of five years
of progressively responsible planning experience.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span>They will have excellent communication
(written and verbal) skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent
customer service. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>The successful
candidate will be a proven self-starter with a strong enthusiasm for the
profession, possess excellent organizational skills, and the ability to balance
a multi-project workload. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">prepare written and graphic reports on various
planning matters </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">make public presentations and provide technical staff
support to the Board of Trustees, various commissions, committees and
community groups</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">research and draft ordinances for review</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">review and process requests for text amendments, rezoning,
variances, special use permit, site plan approval, subdivision, planned
development, design review and other related applications</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">review development proposals for consistency with the
local comprehensive plan, zoning code and subdivision code</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">coordinates communication between applicants and
Village staff</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">attends regularly scheduled evening Commission,
Subcommittee and Board of Trustees meetings </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">assists with special projects related to code
revisions, manual updates, process review, or research, etc.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">respond to complaints and requests for information
from the public</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in">confer with and advise architects, builders,
attorneys, contractors, developers, engineers, and the public regarding Village
development policies and standards;</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Knowledge of:</strong>&nbsp;Principles
and practices of urban planning and zoning; land use laws, comprehension of
zoning and subdivision codes; computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and PowerPoint. Knowledge of ArcMap GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Municipal ERP/Permit
software is highly desirable.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Ability to:</strong>&nbsp;Analyze
and compile technical and statistical data and prepare reports; utilize
computer software to prepare professional reports, spreadsheets, maps, and
presentations; perform complex professional planning work with minimum
supervision; conduct and analyze planning studies and present the findings in
an understandable manner; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in
writing; interpret and explain planning and zoning programs to the general
public; work under pressure and meet established deadlines; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of
other agencies, municipal officials and the public. Must have the ability to
independently perform more complex professional planning work and to train and
provide indirect supervision to interns, and less experienced planning staff
and clerical staff.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Experience and Education:</strong>&nbsp;
Five to eight years of progressively responsible professional planning
experience in a public planning environment is required. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>A master's degree in urban planning may be
substituted for one (1) year of planning experience.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Education &ndash; A Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university with major study in planning or a
related field considered useful in city planning work. A Master's degree and
AICP certification is desirable.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Individuals must be physically capable
of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid driver's license.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Village residency is not
required.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><strong>Salary. </strong>The Village of Northbrook offers a competitive benefits
package including health, life and dental insurance, a pension plan and
generous time off and a starting salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 DOQ </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Apply with resume and cover
letter to: Village of Northbrook, Human Resources Manager, 1225 Cedar Lane,
Northbrook, IL 60062 or e-mail at <a href="mailto:hr@northbrook.il.us">hr@northbrook.il.us</a>,
with Senior Planner in the subject field. Applicants are encouraged to apply by
September 29, 2017, but the position will remain open until filled.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">&nbsp;</p>http://www.northbrook.il.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Planner-11/636408172450000000